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Glastonbury 2021 has been cancelled
The festival will not go ahead for the second year in a row.NAMM 2021: Tech 21 revives the SansAmp Classic
Tech 21 has announced the SansAmp Classic has been relaunched for 2021.EarthQuaker Devices unleash the Astral Destiny octave/reverb pedal
It sounds a bit like C-beams glittering in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate.NAMM 2021: Get a close look at the first instruments aged by Gibson’s Murphy Lab
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The genre-bending trio smash together alt-rock and jazz to create a fresh, interesting space somewhere in between…
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The Genius Of… Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue by Martin Scorsese
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With Big Thief back in the studio working on a new album, their Texan guitarist Buck Meek treats us to a second solo record in three years.The Big Review: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson ES-335 Figured
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Fixing a tiny guitar presents unique challenges
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How to play chords like John Lennon Part 2
Rod Fogg -We head into psychedelic territory in our second part of our John Lennon lesson, as we explore the chords and sequences used by a man spreading his creative wings.How to play blues like Gary Moore
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In our final part of our look at the stylings of the legendary Three Kings, we tackle the searing style of Freddie King.
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Glastonbury 2021 has been cancelled
The festival will not go ahead for the second year in a row.NAMM 2021: Tech 21 revives the SansAmp Classic
Tech 21 has announced the SansAmp Classic has been relaunched for 2021.EarthQuaker Devices unleash the Astral Destiny octave/reverb pedal
It sounds a bit like C-beams glittering in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate.NAMM 2021: Get a close look at the first instruments aged by Gibson’s Murphy Lab
The ultimate relic jobs?
- Features
“I wanted to create an amp where if I was going to a blues gig, all I’d need is the amp” Carmen Vandenberg on...
The Bones UK guitarist and one-time Jeff Beck collaborator tells us why the new limited-edition signature Blackstar CV30 is her perfect amp.Amp FAQ: What is a cap job and what do filter caps do?
Over time, many tube amplifiers end up suffering from bulging, leaky capacitors and it can make them noisy or unusable.Why Texan brand BA Ferguson builds guitars inspired by their maker’s heritage
The man behind BA Ferguson Guitars, Ramon ‘Boot’ Arreola Jr, has developed a penchant for guitar building that evokes stories of his dual-heritage upbringing and his love of community.Meet St Barbe, the jazz-rockers looking to bring a fresh sound to your ears in 2021
The genre-bending trio smash together alt-rock and jazz to create a fresh, interesting space somewhere in between…
- Reviews
The Genius Of… Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue by Martin Scorsese
Finally set for release on DVD and Blu-ray, Martin Scorsese’s account of one of the greatest tours in the history of live music is “an alchemic mix of fact and fantasy”. Capturing carnival leader Bob Dylan at the peak of his powers, it’s worth watching for the all-star guitar playing aloneReview: Ernie Ball VPJR Tuner
With its two-in-one approach, Ernie Ball’s latest innovation aims to combine two functional stalwarts to give you more room for sexy stuff on your board, with some handy extra features to boot.The Big Listen: Buck Meek – Two Saviors
With Big Thief back in the studio working on a new album, their Texan guitarist Buck Meek treats us to a second solo record in three years.The Big Review: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson ES-335 Figured
Following in the footsteps of 2020’s hugely impressive Inspired By Gibson solidbodies, Epiphone turns its attention to the mighty ES-335
- Guides
The Edge’s 20 greatest guitar moments, ranked
A uniquely creative guitarist who has powered one of the world’s biggest bands for 40 years and counting, let’s trip through the wires to look at 20 guitar highlights from the strings and pedals of the man they call The Edge.The history of overdriven guitar tones
Heavily overdriven and distorted electric guitar tones have been around a lot longer than you might think.DIY Workshop: Build your own fuzz pedal
How to build a basic Fuzz Face clone from scratch and turn it into a ‘boutique’ version with precision biasing, transistor switching and more.Tech Talk: An emergency Christmas repair
Fixing a tiny guitar presents unique challenges
- Learn
How to play chords like John Lennon Part 2
Rod Fogg -We head into psychedelic territory in our second part of our John Lennon lesson, as we explore the chords and sequences used by a man spreading his creative wings.How to play blues like Gary Moore
The Northern Irish bluesman’s kinetic style fused blues and rock with a virtuosity that inspired scores of guitar players – here are the fundamentals of his technique.How to play chords like John Lennon Part 1
Rod Fogg -In the first of a series looking at the chord shapes and sequences used by the Beatles, we get inside the head of John Lennon and find a solid rhythm guitarist with an ear for original chord changes.How to play blues like Freddie King
In our final part of our look at the stylings of the legendary Three Kings, we tackle the searing style of Freddie King.
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- Guitar.com Live